We examine Paul Heyman controversial remarks regarding Bobby Heenan during ESPN’s First Take interview, where he appeared alongside Roman Reigns to promote WWE SummerSlam
Ahead of Roman Reigns’ clash against Jay Uso at the 2023 SummerSlam, the reigning champion was interviewed alongside his advisor Paul Heyman at ESPN First Take. During the interview, Heyman didn’t hesitate to boast about his achievements and claimed himself as the best wiseman of WWE. Additionally, he refused to acknowledge Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan as the GOAT.
Paul Heyman comments on Bobby Heenan on ESPN First Take go viral on Twitter
"Screw him he's dead."
– Paul Heyman on Bobby Heenan being the GOAT Manager
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Why Paul Heyman is considered one of the best wiseman in WWE?
Throughout his long career, Paul Heyman has worked alongside some of the most successful wrestlers of all time, including Rick Rude, Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Steve Austin, Brock Lesnar, Kurt Angle, & Roman Reigns. It’s understandable why many people think Paul Heyman is the best wrestling manager of all time given his tenure and the people he’s managed. When he helped Brock Lesnar end The Undertaker’s unbeaten run at WrestleMania 30, it sealed Heyman’s place as a legendary manager. Heyman has now maintained his claim to the GOAT title by serving as Roman Reigns’ wisecracking sidekick for the past three years of the record-breaking contemporary title reign.
What did Heyman say about Bobby Heenan?
When asked if WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan is indeed the greatest of all time, Paul Heyman, who appeared on ESPN’s First Take with Roman Reigns, responded bluntly. Throughout his interview, Heyman highlighted his legacy and labelled himself as the absolute GOAT, who guided Roman Reigns in becoming the face of WWE. Additionally, he showered Reigns with praise and talked about the fighter’s appeal to worldwide fans. At the 2023 SummerSlam, Roman Reign will face-off against Jay Uso with his WWE Universal Championship at stake.
I’m the GOAT, I’m the greatest of all time. Undisputed. Screw him [Bobby Heenan], he’s dead. God doesn’t answer my prayers. Do you want me to prove I’m the GOAT? I’m with him [Reigns]. Why would he settle for anything less than the GOAT?
“He’s the Tribal Chief, he’s the biggest attraction not only in sports or entertainment but of sports entertainment.”